#ThrowbackThursday — Jung JoonIl’s “Hug Me”
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Although I first heard this song in 2015, Jung JoonIl’s “Hug Me,” one of his biggest hits, is one of my most favourite songs. From the lyrics to the emotion that he sings with, this song hits the centre of my soul and makes me want to cry every time.
The song is a heartbreaking ballad about missing someone so much you just want them to embrace you. Hug you.
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Be by my side | 내 곁에 있어줘
Stay by my side | 내개 머물러줘
Don’t let go of my hand | 네 손을 잡은 날 놓치지 말아줘
If you take one more step away | 이렇게 니가 힌걸음 멀어지면
I just have to take one step closer, isn’t it? | 내가 한걸음 더 가면 되잖아
I’m not myself | 내겐 내가 없어
I have no confidence | 난 자신이 없어
A day without you, I can’t endure it | 니가 없는 하루 견딜 수가 없어
I don’t know what to do now. Me without you | 이젠 뭘 어떻게 해야 할지 모르겠어 니가 없는 난
Just hug me | 그냥 날 안아줘
Hug me for a bit | 나를 좀 안아줘
Don’t say anything. Run towards me | 아무 말 말고서 내게 달려외줘
With a lonely and anxious heart | 외롭고 불안하기만 한 맘으로
I will wait for you like this | 이렇게 널 기다리고 있잖아
I love you | 난 너를 사랑해
I love you | 난 너를 사랑해
I shout it out after a long silence | 긴 침목 속에서 소리 내 외칠게
Though childish and weak, it’s my true feeling… | 어리석고 나약하기만 한 내 마음을…
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Can’t you just feel the pain of a past breakup by reading these lyrics? By hearing the emotions from the singer?
I certainly do. Every time. And when I’m in this particular situation, I ball hard.
Jung JoonIl first released this song as part of his first full-length album, “Lo9ve3r4s,” on November 23, 2011. During an appearance on KBS’ “Yoo HeeYeol’s Sketchbook,” he mentioned he was only able to perform “Hug Me” twice before enlisting in the military service and was surprised to see how much love and attention this stong garners to this day.
What’s your go-to breakup song?